Ultimate Warrior Challenge (UWC) regrets to announce the Newcastle show on the 2nd March will be rearranged. A couple of senior fighters pulled out due to the strict drug testing policy that may be implemented, demanding their choice of referees in preference to the two assigned by UWC and, demanding more money after verbal agreements had been committed . This is hugely disappointing as UWC has never postponed a show.

Tara Brady – UWC will not be compromised in its integrity and approach towards the sport of MMA. This type of behaviour from senior fighters is hugely frustrating and makes the challenge of driving MMA towards a mainstream professional sport even tougher. However, UWC and the sport of MMA will not be deterred and the challenge will continue to be met. I’m personally disappointed for the fans and other fighters who were looking forward to the show. A new date will be arranged in the near future.

That section is particularly intriguing. Wonder which fighters are dosed up lol... Fair statement though overall.

Ultimate Warrior Challenge (UWC) regrets to announce the Newcastle show on the 2nd March will be rearranged. A couple of senior fighters pulled out due to the strict drug testing policy that may be implemented, demanding their choice of referees in preference to the two assigned by UWC and, demanding more money after verbal agreements had been committed . This is hugely disappointing as UWC has never postponed a show..

I think on the back of the recent breakthrough of SAFE MMA in UKMMA, that any fighter/& or fighters who hold any objection to any form of drug testing policy should be named & shamed.